HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Health Advantage data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Advantage
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,642
- Submission date
- Aug 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health Advantage, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,642 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and the BA implemented additional technical safeguards. OCR provided the CE with technical assist...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Health Advantage
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Advantage | AR | Health Plan | 2,863 | Dec 20, 2012 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Advantage data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,642 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 25, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Health Advantage legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Health Advantage.